‘SA operators can no longer treat risk as a compliance exercise’

‘SA operators can no longer treat risk as a compliance exercise’

Carl Bosma, director for Risk Advisory Services and telecommunications lead at BDO SA. Cyber attacks, security breaches and technology disruptions are top global risks, and a reactive, compliance-led approach is no longer fit for purpose in today’s ‘permacrisis’ environment. This is according to new research from auditing and business services firm BDO. BDO Global’s 2025/26…

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Building trust in a digital world

Building trust in a digital world

For years, cybersecurity was something that got “handled later”, usually after more pressing work was done. That gap between innovation and protection could linger for months, sometimes years, until a breach forced the issue. That world is gone. Attackers are constantly evolving. Digital transformation touches nearly every part of business and security has moved from…

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TRUENAV highlights why cloud PBX isn’t always the best choice for businesses

TRUENAV highlights why cloud PBX isn’t always the best choice for businesses

While cloud PBX solutions come with plenty of benefits, it is not always the right fit for your business. As businesses navigate the digital era, we’re seeing a notable shift towards cloud PBX communication solutions. TRUENAV, which positions itself as a leading South African provider of telecommunications solutions, highlights that while cloud PBX (private branch exchange)…

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South Africa launches probe into Shein and Temu

South Africa launches probe into Shein and Temu

Dado Ruvic/Reuters The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has launched a probe into Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu. Responding to questions from TechCentral on Wednesday, Prudence Moilwa, head of complaints and investigations at the commission, said the inquiry relates to possible violations of “various provisions” of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). “The investigation was launched…

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Frogfoot expands Rustenburg fibre footprint

Frogfoot expands Rustenburg fibre footprint

Frogfoot says its fibre expansion into the North West province supports the company’s growth strategy. Frogfoot has acquired the fibre network assets of Infinity Wireless in Rustenburg, which will be integrated into its national infrastructure. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. In a statement, Frogfoot says this expansion into the North West province…

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Uber eyeing electric bike rides in South Africa

Uber eyeing electric bike rides in South Africa

Uber Moto … and a decidely non-electric motorbike Uber South Africa is exploring switching to electric motorbikes for its Uber Moto service, which is aimed at riders wanting quick, short-distance trips. The company launched its first fleet of electric cars in Johannesburg last month. Uber Go Electric allows commuters to pay entry-level prices like those…

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Stay cool with Samsung’s WindFree Air Conditioner featuring Direct Inverter Technology

Stay cool with Samsung’s WindFree Air Conditioner featuring Direct Inverter Technology

Samsung offers a cooling solution for the summer season, designed for modern living, the Samsung WindFree™ Air Conditioner with Direct Inverter Technology (DIT). This Samsung innovation redefines home comfort by combining reduced-noise1 cooling and intelligent energy efficiency2. Designed to cool air 43% faster3, the cool air is dispersed farther and wider4, reaching up to 15m….

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Local online spending surges on Black Friday

Local online spending surges on Black Friday

Some online payment platforms and local banks reported double- and triple-digit growth in spending on Black Friday. South African consumers shopped their way to another strong performance over Black Friday 2025, with online spending surging past the 2024 bargain-hunting weekend period. Online payment platforms and local banks reported double- and triple-digit growth on some platforms,…

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